There are 4 ways to get from Kilkenny to Howth by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Kilkenny to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Tara Street to Howthtrain Ic / ...
2h 32m€15–22Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Eden Quaybus 717
- Take the bus from Abbey St Lower to Main Street Howthbus 6 / ...
2h 38m€13–17Drive 138.3 km
- Drive from Kilkenny to Howthcar 138.3 km
1h 41m€25–35Bus via Bachelors Walk
- Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Bachelors Walkbus 600
- Take the bus from Abbey St Lower to Main Street Howthbus 6 / ...
2h 45m€15–20
Kilkenny to Howth by train, tram, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kilkenny to Howth is to bus which costs €13 - €17 and takes 2h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Kilkenny to Howth is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs €24 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Kilkenny to Howth. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny Stn and arriving at Main Street Howth via Abbey St Lower. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Kilkenny to Howth. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny and arriving at Howth via Heuston and Tara Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.
The distance between Kilkenny and Howth is 146 km. The road distance is 138.3 km.
The best way to get from Kilkenny to Howth without a car is to train which takes 2h 32m and costs €14 - €23.
It takes approximately 2h 32m to get from Kilkenny to Howth, including transfers.
Kilkenny to Howth bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Kilkenny Stn station.
Kilkenny to Howth train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kilkenny station.
The best way to get from Kilkenny to Howth is to train which takes 2h 32m and costs €14 - €23. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €13 - €17 and takes 2h 38m.
What companies run services between Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland and Howth, Ireland?
You can take a train from Kilkenny to Howth via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Abbey St., and Tara Street in around 2h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kilkenny Stn to Main Street Howth via Eden Quay and Abbey St Lower in around 2h 38m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Kilkenny to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–17
Train from Tara Street to Howth
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €2–4
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Kilkenny Stn to Eden Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
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Booking & Getting There
Kilkenny to Howth bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Eden Quay station.
Kilkenny to Howth train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kilkenny to Howth is 138 km. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Kilkenny to Howth.
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